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Filament
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Simple meaning
What does Filament mean?
A very thin threadlike part.
Dictionary definition
A very thin thread or threadlike part, such as part of a bulb, plant, or cell.
Example sentences
Filament in a sentence
easy
The bulb had a tiny filament inside.
medium
A spider web is made of fine filaments.
hard
In science, filament can describe thin threadlike structures in plants, cells, or materials.
Synonyms
Words like Filament
threadA thin strand.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blockA solid piece rather than a thread.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to filament, depending on context.
Word family
Filament word family
Base word
filament
noun
filaments
More than one filament.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does filament mean?
Filament means a very thin threadlike part.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to filament?
Thread is close in meaning to filament in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of filament?
Block contrasts with filament.
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